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CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE

This is the perfect combination of rich chocolate and fruity olive oil. The result is a moist and decadent cake that is sure to impress your taste buds. Not only is it delicious, but it's also a healthier alternative to traditional cakes as olive oil has numerous health benefits such as reducing inflammation and lowering cholesterol levels. So, grab your apron and let's get baking!

Ingredients
  

For The Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

  • 1 ¼ cup 167g all-purpose flour
  • ▢½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons 106ml water
  • ½ cup 42g natural cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup 193ml extra-virgin olive oil, we used Arbequina-California Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup 200g organic cane sugar
  • Fresh berries to serve (optional)

For The Greek Yogurt Whip

  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Make The Cake:
  • Preheat the oven and prepare the cake pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Brush a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour, baking soda and salt: In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Combine, hot water, chocolate and cinnamon: In a small pot, add ½ cup + 2 tablespoons of water and bring to a simmer. Remove pot from heat. Whisk in cocoa powder and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Beat eggs, oil, extracts and sugar: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer, beat together eggs, olive oil, extracts and sugar on medium-high speed until pale yellow and ribbon-y, about 4 minutes.
  • Combine cocoa powder and egg mixtures: Add cocoa powder mixture to egg mixture and beat on medium-low speed until just incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl. Add flour mixture and mix until just incorporated.
  • Bake: Pour cake batter into the prepared pan and place on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes. The cake is done when a tester inserted in the center comes away with only a few damp crumbs clinging to it.
  • Cool and Unmold the cake: Allow the cake to cool for at least 1 hour on a wire rack. Run a butter knife around the edge of the cooled cake and gently invert onto a plate. Carefully peel parchment paper off the top.
  • For The Greek Yogurt Whip:
  • Whip the heavy cream: Using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream, Greek yogurt and powdered sugar on medium to medium high until soft peaks form.
  • Serve: Slice the cake and serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt whip and some fresh berries. Serve immediately!